The Messenger of God, peace and mercy be upon him, said, "Actions are [judged] based on intentions, and to each is that which they intended."

This Friday Sermon touches upon the importance of intentions in every aspect of life, transforming habitual acts into means of drawing nearer to Allah.

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In times where the name of Islam is being misused to justify heinous acts, this Friday Sermon seeks to recall the centrality of mercy within the Qur'an and Prophetic example. True Stewardship (Khilafah) is not through brute force and domination, but rather by establishing that which is pleasing to Allah and His Messenger within oneself, one's family, and society—through methods that are positive and beneficial.

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"God does not change the condition of a people unless they change what is in themselves." (Qur'an 13.11)

In times of discord, oppression, and injustice, what is the response a believer should have? How do we make sense of suffering? What can we do when others are experiencing so much pain? This Friday Sermon seeks to shed light on the Prophetic response to such questions and the order of priority in bringing about positive change.

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Allah says in the Quran, "[Prophet], if My servants ask you about Me, I am near. I respond to those who call Me, so let them respond to Me, and believe in Me, so that they may be guided." (2.186)

This Friday Sermon discusses the importance of dua in the believer's relationship with and connection to Allah.

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As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, we should be preparing our hearts and intentions for the Divine pouring of mercy, forgiveness, and reward. This Friday Sermon focuses on the virtues of Ramadan and discusses ways we can benefit from this noble month.

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The Messenger of God, peace and mercy be upon him, said, "Those who are merciful are shown mercy by the All-Merciful. Show mercy to those on earth, and He in the heavens will show mercy to you."

This Friday Sermon focuses on the centrality of mercy within Islam, and the need to revive mercy within our lives, families, and communities.

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When we're facing our own challenges in life, how do we deal with them? How do we understand them? How do we move forward when our backs are against the wall?

Drawing strength and inspiration from the example of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his experiences in Taif, we see his way of practicing patience in the face of great challenges.

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Despite our desire to connect to the Qur'an, many of us struggle with establishing a consistent relationship with Allah's Book. In this lecture, Shaykh Ahmed Saad teaches about the exaltedness of the Qur'an and he shares practical ways to build a transformative connection with the Book of Allah.

As part of Shaykh Ahmed Saad's tour of the GTA, this lesson took place at UTM and was cosponsored by the UTM MSA and SeekersHub.

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“There truly are signs in the creation of the heavens and earth, and in the alternation of night and day, for those with understanding, who remember God standing, sitting, and lying down, who reflect on the creation of the heavens and earth: ‘Our Lord! You have not created all this without purpose—You are far above that!—so protect us from the torment of the Fire.” Qurʾān 3.190-191

This Sermon focuses on 3 basic forms of reflection and their fruits.

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As part of our series on the multiple facets of taqwa (mindfulness of God), this Friday Sermon focuses on being mindful of God as relates to the feet. The feet act as a vehicle that carries our body towards that which is of benefit or harm. This Sermon discusses both sins of the feet as well as their blessed actions.

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